Summerville Weekly: April 7th

Events

Today

• Lowcountry Songwriters Open Mic 🎤 | Public Works Art Center: are you a seasoned songwriter looking for a welcoming space to share your new work?
  Or maybe you’re an aspiring songwriter eager to connect with others in the community and learn from their experiences. Whatever your vibe, this night is for you! This event starts at 7PM with sign ups starting at 6:10PM.

• 4-Week Pottery Course 🏺 | Iris & Stone Pottery Studio: this course welcomes everyone from complete beginners to intermediate students who want to expand their skills and explore new clay techniques and creations. Over four weekly sessions, classes will be divided between handbuilding and pottery wheel work. Students will learn handbuilding methods such as pinch, coil, and slab construction, then spend the remaining time on the wheel. The final session will be dedicated to glazing finished pieces. This class will run from 6-8PM every Tuesday until April 28th, and the cost is $275 for the 4-week course.

• Live Music: Billblass & Jaycin "Boogie" 🎸 | Sapphire’s (Goose Creek): Billblass and Jaycin "Boogie" James will be at Sapphire’s in Goose Creek from 6-9PM outside with the fire pits (if it's chilly) for another Red Truck Session!

Wednesday, April 8th

• Walk N Talk 🚶 | Biscuit Belly: join “Summerville2CHS Walkers” on a 2 mile walk starting at 9:30AM, followed by something refreshing and delicious at Biscuit Belly!

• Live Music: Jack Triebold 🎸 | Top Dawg Tavern: Jack is a talented singer and guitarist who plays all of your favorites from pop/rock to country, club/dance covers to instrumental and classical! He will be playing on the patio from 7-10PM.

Thursday, April 9th

• The Blood Connection Blood Drive 🩸 | Berkeley County Water and Sanitation & Berkeley County Administration Building (Moncks Corner): Berkeley County is partnering with The Blood Connection for two blood drives, and all donors will receive $40 in rewards! The first one will run from 9-11AM at the Berkeley County Administration Building, and the second from 1-4PM at Berkeley County Water and Sanitation.

• Fundraiser Supporting The ARK of SC 🥪 | Jersey’s Mikes Subs: from 5–9PM, grab dinner at either Jersey Mike’s in Summerville (Azalea Square or 613 Trolley Rd) and help support The Ark of South Carolina.During this special fundraiser, a portion of every purchase will be donated to support Brian Titze’s participation in the Dancing with the ARK Stars Challenge. Proceeds directly benefit local families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia, helping provide care, resources, and support through The Ark of SC.

• Pyrography Workshop 🔥 | Wine & Tapas Bar: this workshop walks you through how to properly and safely use of burning tools to create a unique piece of art to take home with you! There will be several options for customization: hats, purses, journals and wood cutting boards. You'll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of styles and templates or bring your own ideas to make your creation truly personal and unique. This workshop starts at 6PM and the cost ranges from $60-$75 depending on the item you choose to customize.

Friday, April 10th

• Strawberry Festival 🍓 | Westbury Farms Strawberries: this two day event will feature local vendors, family fun, and a fully stocked market! The festival runs from 1-5PM and again on Saturday from 10AM-5PM.

• Sounds on the Square 🎶 | Hutchinson Square: join The Town of Summerville for the first in their free community concert series: Sounds on the Square. They'll be rockin n rollin to the sounds of local band Fat Alice. There will be food trucks and a live music performance from 7-9PM. Just make sure you bring your own lawn chair or blanket so you can sit down and enjoy the show!

• Karaoke 🎤 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: grab the mic and sing your heart out, or sit back and cheer on friends while enjoying your favorite drinks.
  All styles welcome, all skill levels encouraged, and good vibes guaranteed! Karaoke will start at 5:30PM.

• Elevation Celebration 🎉 | Wood’s Ace Hardware: this 3-day event will feature: grilling demo & delicious samples, live music, raffles, prizes, local vendors and more! This event starts at 5PM and runs until 8PM on Sunday.

Live Music 🎸:

• Molly Durnin | Wine & Tapas Bar: Molly has garnered accolades as a singer-songwriter due to the breadth and depth of her writing, and she has paid her dues as a cover artist at countless venues and watering holes across the country! She will be playing from 7-10PM.

• Lane Doss | Top Dawg Tavern: Lane's music catalog includes mainly 70-90's classic hits and he plays several instruments! He will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

• Doug Walters | Montreux Bar and Grill: with an amazing, soulful voice and incredible, award winning guitar skills, Doug has built quite the reputation and is always in high demand. He will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Jason Ayers | Montreux Bar and Grill: Jason is a modern troubadour, bridging the gap between classic sounds and contemporary vibes with a unique ability to connect across genres and generations. He will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• Flashmob Charleston | Montreux Bar and Grill: hailing from Charleston, this dynamic ensemble is renowned for their high-energy performances and unbeatable repertoire of chart-topping hits that span decades of music. They will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Saturday, April 11th

• Dink & Deliver Pickleball Tournament 🏓 | The Pickle Ball: join Meals on Wheels of Summerville for their 3rd Annual Dink & Deliver Pickleball Tournament, benefiting their mission to deliver nutritious meals and support to homebound neighbors in our community. This 2-day tournament will start at 8AM, please click on the event title for full tournament details!

• Walk N Talk 🚶 | Odd Duck Market: join Nexton Walkers on a 3-mile walk starting at Odd Duck Market at 9AM.

Live Music 🎸:

• TaylorBoy | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: join Bolts and Brews for a great evening with TaylorBoy, cold drinks, and the perfect Saturday vibes starting at 4:30PM.

• Derrick Cribb | Montreux bar and Grill: Charleston native Derek Cribb has earned a reputation in town as an acoustic rock musician, but over the last few years, the multi-talented songwriter has incorporated a pile of reggae and ska tunes into his repertoire. He will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Soul Candy | Montreux Bar and Grill: Soul Candy delivers super sweet music with a whole lotta soul! They will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• Summer Skool | Montreux Bar and Grill: get ready for a night of scream-singing and nostalgia with your favorite emo and pop-punk anthems from the early 2000's Warped Tour era! Summer Skool will be taking the main stage starting at 10PM.

Sunday, April 12th

• Crosswind Farm Petting Zoo 🐇 | Luxe Bar & Bistro: bring the family and get up close with some ahhh-dorable animals including: a capybara, a mini cow, mini sheep, mini goats, a llama, rabbits, a tortoise…and more! This runs from 2-5PM.

• 5th Wall Writers’ Room 📝 | The Old Trolley Theatre: The Writers’ Room is free to participate in and attend, and everyone is welcome. They are looking for writers of any genre to bring up to 10 pages of work. Whether you have a new idea for a play or just want to dust off that script you wrote and performed for your cats during the pandemic - they will give it to local actors to cold-read, and follow up with a quick feedback session! This event starts at 7PM.

• Live Music: Visional Peace 🎸 | Montreux Bar and Grill: Visional Peace is a high energy improvisational band blending rock, jazz, blues, funk, and other genres. They will be playing on the patio starting at 4PM.

Recurring Events 🔁

Tuesdays

• Trivia & $2 Tacos | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30PM

• The Big Show (Karaoke & Trivia) | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 7-10PM

• Open Mic Night with Butch | Neighborhood Tap House Carnes: 8-11PM

• Family Game Night | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 4-9PM

• Team Trivia | Godwin’s Beer Hall: 7-9PM

Wednesdays

• Music Bingo | Frothy Beard Off World: 7PM (check out our Instagram video on this!)

• Kids Eat Free | Frothy Beard Off World: Kids 12 and under eat for free from 4–8PM. Up to 2 kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.

• Name That Tune | Montreux Bar and Grill: good eats, drinks, and company, while testing your music knowledge! 7:30-10PM

• Trivia Night | Buffalo Wild Wings: play for the chance to win prizes at BWW on North Creek Dr in Summerville at 6:30PM

• Trivia Game Night | Tiki Taco (Old Trolley Rd): every Wednesday at Tiki Taco, MindgameZ is hosting trivia from 7:15-10:15PM. Winners will receive $10, $20, or $30 in-house cash!

• Wine Tasting | Wine & Tapas Bar: 5 wines for $15, 6-8PM.

Thursdays

• Trivia | Frothy Beard Off World: 7PM, trivia topic changes weekly.

• Music Bingo | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30PM

• Tech Thursdays | Dorchester County Library: schedule a 30 minute one-on-one session with a librarian to learn basic technology skills (intended for senior adults). Call 843-871-5075 Ext. 2 to schedule

• Team Trivia | Neighborhood Tap House Carnes: compete for prizes and house cash from 7-10PM.

• Story Time | Twisted Sugar: 10AM

• Team Trivia | Famulari’s Cane Bay: 7-9PM

• Nostalgic Throwback Classics | Thai Taco: DJ Tank brings the throwback classics to the patio every Thursday night from 6-9PM

• Team Trivia | Miller’s at Carnes (Moncks Corner): 7PM

Fridays

• Summerville’s Happiest Hour | Thai Taco: 5-8PM

Saturdays

• Summerville Farmers Market | First Citizens Bank: 8AM-1PM

• Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market | 519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek: 9AM-1PM

• Winter Farmers Market | Lowcountry Public House: 9AM-2PM

Sundays

• Coffee With a Vet | The American Legion - Post 21: 8:30AM-12PM

Restaurant Spotlight

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar sits right in the middle of Summerville annd feels exactly how it sounds—casual, a little loud, and built for hanging out. It’s the kind of place where you show up in a t-shirt, grab a drink, and end up staying longer than planned.

The menu is centered around seafood, with oysters leading the way. You can get them raw, steamed, or grilled depending on what you’re in the mood for. From there, it branches out into all the Lowcountry staples—shrimp, crab legs, and steampots loaded with a mix of shellfish. The shrimp and grits is a standout if you want something a little heavier, and the baskets give you a more classic fried seafood option.

There’s enough variety to keep it flexible. You can go all in on oysters, split a boil with the table, or keep it simple with something fried and a side. It’s the kind of menu that works whether you’re just grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a longer meal.

The space matches the food. It’s laid-back, a little noisy, and built more for comfort than presentation. There’s indoor seating, outdoor tables, and a bar that stays busy. TVs are usually on, drinks are flowing, and the whole place has that steady, casual energy.

It’s straightforward in the best way—seafood & cold drinks!

Featured Pup of the Week: Lucy 🐶

Meet Lucy, the 10-month-old pit mix who is currently being fostered through Dorchester Paws!

From Lucy’s foster:

“Lucy is the sweetest little love bug you could ever meet. She’s gentle, affectionate, and happiest when she’s snuggled up near her people. She sleeps great in her crate, is doing amazing with potty training, and wakes up every morning ready for stretches, tail wags, and kisses. She loves her Good Mornings.

She can be a little shy at first and likes cozy hiding spots when she’s nervous, but once she feels safe, her loving personality really shines. She’s a quiet chewer (toys only please) and has done wonderful living with both dogs and cats. When she’s feeling anxious or settling into her crate, soft classical music helps her relax, and covering her crate with a blanket helps reduce stimulation and makes her feel extra safe.

Lucy is such a special girl who just needs a calm, loving home where she can feel safe and adored. Whoever adopts her is getting a truly loyal little companion.”

To apply to adopt Lucy, please click here!

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ☁️
H69🌡️L52 | 0% Chance of Rain
Wednesday ☁️
H65🌡️L49 | 0% Chance of Rain
Thursday ⛅️
H72🌡️L48 | 0% Chance of Rain
Friday ☀️
H77🌡️L51 | 0% Chance of Rain
Saturday ☀️
H81🌡️L52 | 0% Chance of Rain
Sunday ☀️
H81🌡️L56 | 0% Chance of Rain
Monday ⛅️
H81🌡️L60 | 0% Chance of Rain